Chem 3AL Experiment 2: Investigating Solubility and Acid Base Reactions

Part 3 - Water Solubility of Alcohols

Addition of 1-propanol (5 drops) (2nd addition)

This video shows a small glass test tube with a colorless liquid inside. Five drops of another colorless liquid are added forming a layer above the first liquid. The liquids are mixed with a metal spatula and then allowed to settle. Only a single layer is visible.

Did it dissolve?

Yes, add 5 more drops

No, record this and move on to another alcohol

Make sure to record observations!

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